PASSAIC — City officials have identified the body of a man found near the tracks between Pulaski Park and Dundee Island on Sunday morning as Pascual Canon-Bala, 32, whose last known address was in Clifton.

Police used fingerprinting records to identify Canon-Bala, who a family member told police had last lived on Highland Avenue.

Police said no foul play is suspected.

Canon-Bala was "apparently homeless for some time," said police Capt. Jon Schaer.

Portion of railroad tracks in Passaic that are part of the New York & Greenwood Lake Railway, which runs into Garfield. Near here a person was found dead.(Photo11: photo by Matt Fagan)

"We had a relative come forward and say they think he was from Highland Avenue in Clifton," said Mayor Hector Lora. The cause of death has not been released. A toxicology report is expected to be completed and results released within several weeks.

The isolated location where the body was found has long been known to attract prostitution and those using drugs and alcohol, Lora said.

Passaic Mayor Hector Lora walks a portion of the abandoned New York and Greenwood Lake Rail line, near Wall and 6th streets. The line has been purchased but needs federal approval before the city with the help of the new owner can removed the tracks. Right now it is a magnet for garbage and crime.(Photo11: photo by Matt Fagan)

"That's always been my concern," Lora said of possible overdose cases. "Out there someone might not find them for days."

Local officials also expressed concern because the location where the body was found is near a public elementary school and a park.

It is fairly common for people to cross the tracks when they walk between Pulaski Park and the school.

"I am worried that some kid will step on a needle," Lora said.

A number of make shift shelters have been crafted along a stretch of abandoned rail line in city of Passaic.(Photo11: photo by Matt Fagan)